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Karachi Weather Update: Hot & Humid Spell to Take Over the Metropolis!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Get ready Karachiites for a wave of hot and humid temperature as per the latest news from the Chief Meteorologist of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The Chief added that a low-pressure area is developing in the southeast of Karachi’s coast over the Arabian Sea.

Thus, the sea breeze has been restricted for 3 days from September 22-24.

Because of this, the city will be deprived of cool air, which will add to the increase in temperature.

Karachiities are advised to keep a bottle of water with them and dress accordingly. Although the weather is not extreme and no heatwave notification has been issued, it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Spokesman Dr. Khalid Malik said that the monsoon weather has already come to an end and almost 80% of the country has returned to normal temperature.

He added that the current weather is hot and humid owing to a lesser quantity of rainfall in the country, he said.

He furthermore advised the public not to believe all reports in regards to the weather unless published on a credible source from PMD officially.

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Fawad Khan Reveals Why He’s Not Active On Social Media

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Anusha Sachwani
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The handsome, talented and super dapper Fawad Khan has been in headlines for all the right reasons!

He not only showed our neighbors how talented Pakistanis are but has made the country proud with his fantastic contributions to the entertainment industry.

The Legend of Maula Jatt actor has also managed to swoon everyone off their feet with his magical voice and has more projects for his fans in the pipeline.

However, despite his massive popularity, Khan is hardly seen posting anything on social media. Neither does he share family images, nor shares opinions on controversial topics like many other celebs.

The actor finally revealed the reason behind not being active on the internet in an interview and the answer will leave you surprised!

While talking to the Dawn Images, the actor said:

I don’t feel that it is really necessary, although sometimes I do put up links. I’m — fortunately or unfortunately — not very fond of the internet. I would revert back to a flip-phone if I could.

Well, we really need to say that we miss him on social media.

What are your thoughts about the story? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Top 100 Retail Brands 2019: Sephora Tops the List 3rd Year in a Row!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Sephora

Sailthru has released its annual Retail Personalization Index 2019 report which ranks the top 100 retail brands.

For the third consecutive year, Sephora has remained the #1 retail brand with a score of 79.

The report ranks these retailers on account of how well they personalize the customer experience across various channels.

Nordstrom and Rent the Runway took #2 and #3 respectively, while The Home Depot (#4), Best Buy (#5), DSW (#5), Ulta and Urban Outfitters (#7) followed.

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Here’s a sample of how the ranking was conducted:

Sephora

As per the report:

With more than 2,500 stores, Sephora proves that brick-and-mortar experiences thrive when it’s interwoven with a customer’s digital profile — and in Sephora’s case neither are traditional.

The beauty retailer is a pioneer of in-store technology, such as Color IQ, which scans customers’ skin to help them determine the perfect foundations, concealers, and lipsticks for their coloring.

With unrivaled in-store events and experiences, Sephora has built a community of Beauty Insider loyalists who retain their lifetime value.

Unified customer profiles across all channels, complemented with on-brand triggered emails and push notifications, keep customers connected wherever they shop.

Sephora’s approach is so seamless that it makes the customer’s entry point irrelevant. Whether it’s in-store, on email, or in-app, the brand meets customers where they are and recommends what they need (and want) to keep coming back for more.

For the complete list, click here.

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Airfare Ticket Prices Expected to Rise from November 2019

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Hera Mannan
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airline ticket prices in pakistan

Not too long ago we were all busy discussing the budget and protesting against the taxes it imposed, especially on the salaried class.

From the most basic necessities like bread, milk, and fuel to luxuries like cheese and cars, the taxes peaked. However, after some time we found newer issues to complain about and moved on from the budget.

Recently, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced to increase the embarkation fee and airport charges from November 1st, 2019.

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Moreover, following the new aviation policy, the aeronautical charges for international flights have also been increased by 10 percent. Similarly, the CAA has also increased the landing charges during peak hours by 25 percent.

The aviation authority will charge a sum of 2,800 PKR in the name of ‘airport charges’ from passengers traveling abroad, while foreign nationals will be required to pay the same in dollars.

Previously, the charges varied depending on which airports of the country you were at. However, under the new rule, all national airports will apply the same charges on passengers.

The new charges will be applicable to all passengers from November 1st, 2019 regardless of advanced bookings.

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H&M to Sell External Brands as Part of New Strategy

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Anusha Sachwani
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Sweden’s popular brand H&M will now also sell external brands as a part of a trial for their new strategy.

The group’s smaller brands i.e &Other Stories and Arket are already marketing external brands in addition to their own products.

A company spokesman has further added that they are optimistic that this new approach will attract new shoppers.

Furthermore, H&M earlier on Monday reported an 8 percent rise in third-quarter sales, measured in local currencies.

The H&M brand will now develop our offer of external brands. The purpose is to complement our offer with external brands to add excitement and energy and we see great opportunities for growth and to find new customers.

We have set a first vision on what we would like to do — now we will set the plan on how to test and scale this for H&M. -H&M

Other brands such as Britain’s Next Plc have started to use this strategy as well. This will give the 72-year-old brand a new approach to compete with multi-brand selling retailers including Germany’s Zalando and Britain’s Asos.

What do you think of H&M’s new strategy shift?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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LEGO Releases First Global Campaign in 3 Decades, Asks to ‘Rebuild the World’

Ahad Raza Mir & Osman Khalid Butt’s Bromance Video is Breaking the Internet!

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Anusha Sachwani
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The relationship between two friends cum brothers is a very special bond. Two of the industry’s handsome hunks – Ahad Raza Mir and Osman Khalid Butt also share a beautiful friendship.

The two gentlemen are always giving us some major friendship goals with their bromance and both have an extra funny bone in their body which makes them all the more fun to watch!

The duo is all set to share the screen in the upcoming drama titled Ehd-e-Wafa and we are already super excited for it.

Moreover, they have been with each other through thick and thin and winning hearts with their adorable friendship and fans can never get enough of their witty banter, jokes, and laughter.

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Recently, a video of both the boys posing in the romantic and iconic Titanic pose went viral!

The boys were having a blast while doing a photoshoot are look absolutely adorable!

Which another bromance in the industry has your attention?

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LEGO Releases First Global Campaign in 3 Decades, Asks to ‘Rebuild the World’

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Anusha Sachwani
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Lego Rebuild the World

LEGO has become a prominent part in a child’s life. The toy manufacturer has dominated the toy market and has not required to release a single campaign in 30 years.

The new ad campaign talks about a creative perspective of what amazing things can be built from the products the brand offers.

The campaign will run on TV, social and out-of-home and at its center is the tagline Rebuild the World.

“Creative problem-solving skills are needed now more than ever,” says Rémi Marcelli, Senior VP Lego and Head of the Lego Agency, of the reasoning for running the campaign now.

As recognized by The World Economic Forum, the future job market will look very different from today – due to the advancement of automation and digitation. Creative problem-solving skills will, therefore, be one of the most important and valued qualities any job candidate can have.

With Rebuild the World, we want to remind the world of the full value of Lego, a fun play experience that is tapping into kids’ passion points and enables role play, but that also stimulates and develops creativity.

The campaign has been done by BETC Paris and the Lego Agency. It features BETC Paris and the Lego Agency.

There is also a familiar feel to the hunter’s character who slightly reminds us of the iconic movie Jumanji.

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Riz Ahmed & Jameela Jamil Drop-Out of Gates Foundation Event for Glorifying Narendra Modi

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Muna Moini
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British actors Jameela Jamil and Riz Ahmed have pulled out of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation event.

The reason was that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to receive an award for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan campaign he launched in his country.

The campaign aims at stimulating the efforts to achieve universal sanitation coverage in India as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary.

“Jameela Jamil and Riz Ahmed are no longer participating in Goalkeepers,” the foundation reported to HuffPost India on Monday.

However, Jameela Jamil said she would “not be commenting on any of this” in response to a tweet by Polis Project’s Suchitra Vijayan asking her for details.

“As I’ve said before, when I publicly discuss world politics, especially when war is involved, I become the recipient of a multitude of death and rape threats. As a survivor, I cannot and will not endure that treatment, so I will not be commenting on any of this,” she wrote.

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Riz Ahmed has not commented on the decision yet.

While many condemn the decision to award the Indian Prime Minister due to his barbaric treatment and policies towards the minorities in India, The Gates Foundation stood by its decision, saying Modi was receiving the award for “the progress India is making in improving sanitation, as part of its drive toward achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”

“Before the Swachh Bharat mission, over 500 million people in India did not have access to safe sanitation, and now, the majority do. There is still a long way to go, but the impacts of access to sanitation in India are already being realized. The Swachh Bharat Mission can serve as a model for other countries around the world that urgently need to improve access to sanitation for the world’s poorest,” said a statement made to HuffPost India.

Modi will attend the ceremony early next week during his visit to the US.

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Humaima Malick Finally Spills the Name of Her Crush & it’s NOT who you think it is!

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Hira Ahmed
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Humaima Malick

Pakistani actress Humaima Malick never fails to amaze us with her acting skills and her exceptional style statements.

The diva will soon be seen in the upcoming star-studded movie ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ and we are desperately waiting to watch her on the big screen.

Malick is one of the actresses who usually likes to keep mum about her personal life and leaves her fans curious to know more over her.

Recently, the actress held a question and answer session on her Instagram account and her fans took full advantage of this opportunity.

One of her followers asked about her current crush to which she replied, “Sultan”.

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Muhammad Sultan Khan is Feroze Khan’s son who was born earlier this year and created waves on social media.

 

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Welcome to the world Muhammad Sultan Khan ❤️

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This post was first published on VeryFilmi.

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Notification for School Girls to Wear Abayas Withdrawn After Severe Backlash

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Muna Moini
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recently made it compulsory for the schoolgirls to coverup according to an announcement made by Adviser to Chief Minister on Elementary and Secondary Education Ziaullah Bangash.

All the public sector schools were required to abide by the instruction to ensure that girl students wear an abaya, gown or chador “in order to protect them from any unethical incident”.

The order was first circulated in Haripur district last week.

“We came across some situations during our recent visits to tribal areas and Kohistan that prompted us to take this decision,” he told DawnNewsTV.

“We have sensitive areas in the province which require safety measures for the children,” he said, adding that the choice is “also in line with the tribal values and the traditions of Islam”.

“Our focus is on educating our girls and we should take every step to enable this,” the advisor added.

However, former KP education minister and Awami National Party MPA Sardar Hussain Babak criticized the decision, saying it will have a negative impact on education trends.

“To make the abaya or burqa mandatory through a notification will have a negative impact,” he said, adding that in KP many school-going girls already wear the burqa.

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Following extensive criticism by the public over the decision, the Khyber Pakh­tunkhwa government deci­ded to withdraw its earlier notice.

“KP Government doesn’t believe in compulsion, and citizens are free to decide what’s best for them. The notification circulating regarding compulsion of Abaya for the girls is hereby withdrawn with immediate effect,” the update read.

Twitter also reacted to the decision. Have a look:

What are your thoughts? Was taking back the notification a sensible decision?

Comment and share your feedback.

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WARNING: Zantac Contains Traces of Cancer Causing Chemical – FDA

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Anusha Sachwani
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The U.S Food and Drug Administration has recently discovered that ranitidine medicines, including well-known medicines like Zantac have traces of a cancer-causing chemical.

Reportedly, the medicine contains traces of a nitrosamine impurity called N nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

Furthermore, NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) according to lab reports. It has been found to cause cancer in animal studies.

Moreover, NDMA is a known environmental contaminant and is found in food and water including dairy products, vegetables, and meat. It is a byproduct of selective industrial process and was used in the former production of rocket fuel.

Although NDMA may cause harm in large amounts, the levels the FDA is finding in ranitidine from preliminary tests barely exceed amounts you might expect to find in common foods, -Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in a statement

For almost over a year now, the FDA has been investigating traces of NDMA and other nitrosamine impurities in blood pressure and heart failure medicines called Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs).

In the process, the FDA has recalled a number of medicines as they contained unacceptable levels of nitrosamines as far as ARB is concerned.

However, the FDA is not recommending any recalls of ranitidine, nor is the agency telling consumers to stop taking the drug. The authority is currently investigating the health risk it poses to patients.

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Hyundai Nishat Motor Signs MOU with AkzoNobel Pakistan

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AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited (ANPL) and Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited (HNMPL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, September 13, 2019, in Lahore.

Under the signed MoU, AkzoNobel Pakistan, the exclusive partner of Nihon Parkerizing in Pakistan will be providing high-quality Nihon pre-treatment products to Hyundai Nishat Motor.

Nihon Parkerizing has been protecting steel from corrosion for over 90 years, by supplying surface treatment chemicals to diverse industries across the globe.

The ceremony was attended by senior representatives from ANPL and HNMPL, including Mr. Saad Mahmood Rashid, CEO, ANPL, Mr. Hasan Mansha, CEO, HNMPL, Mr. Tatsuya Sato, COO, HNMPL, Mr. Sohail Nawaz, Vice President, HNMPL, Mr. Harris Mahmood, CFO, ANPL, Mr. Norez Abdullah, CFO, HNMPL, Mr. Shafiq Ahmad, GM, HNMPL, and Mr. Shahid Islam, National Sales Manager, ANPL.

The joint efforts will strengthen cooperation between the two groups at a time when HNMPL is venturing into Pakistan’s automotive market and looking forward to capitalizing on the growing demand of commercial and non-commercial vehicles.

Saad Mahmood Rashid, CEO ANPL said, “As the country’s automotive sector undergoes massive transformation, AkzoNobel Pakistan is delighted to partner with Hyundai Nishat Motor for intensive cooperation that will give them local access to the best-in-class international technologies and solutions.”

Drawing on its innovations and experience in the paints and coatings industry, ANPL will deliver products that will help reduce cycle time and increase productivity at the customer’s site.

Mr. Hasan Mansha, CEO HNMPL said: “We were seeking a partner that has a proven track record of driving development, generating synergies and delivering on commitments. AkzoNobel Pakistan’s market position and competencies with leading technologies and innovative solutions served as an ideal fit for our requirements.”

Pak Suzuki Stops Accepting Booking Orders for Cars

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Anusha Sachwani
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Pak Suzuki has reportedly stopped taking orders on several cars! However, this is only on a temporary basis.

According to details, there are 5 variants that customers can no longer place bookings for.

An official notice was also circulated for this matter.

The car variants are as follows:

  • Swift DLX,
  • WagonR VXR,
  • Alto VX,
  • Cultus VXR,
  • Vitara

However, it is to be mentioned here that Pak Suzuki has not stopped bookings for all Cultus VXR variants. They have only stopped them for red, blue, and black variants. Which means you can book the other colors.

On the other hand, it is the same for the WagonR VXR. Furthermore, Pak Suzuki has permanently discontinued bookings for Suzuki Mega Carry.

The news was confirmed by an official at Pak Suzuki but no reason was given for this move.

However, the speculated reason could be the aftermath of the drastic fall of 42% in sales which Pakistan’s automotive sector has witnessed.

Suzuki is also expected to launch the Wagon R (AGS) variant and 4th Gen Suzuki Jimny in the country soon.

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TECNO Joins Hands With Airlink to Expand Its Distribution Network in Pakistan

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Leading Smartphone giant, Tecno Mobile has appointed Airlink as its official distribution partner in Pakistan in an agreement signing ceremony held at the Avari Hotel, Lahore.

With this alliance, TECNO is aiming to expand its reach to users in every city of Pakistan.

TECNO chose AirLink based on their proven performance in the mobile distribution. AirLink Distributors have been consistently providing high service standards in the distribution network sector for decades.

With more than 45 years of industry experience, the company has managed to spread its network of outlets all across Pakistan at a rapid pace.

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The AirLink will import the smartphone Spark 4, an upgraded version of Spark Go in Pakistan as its first unit.

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Besides with its previous distributors, United and Yellostone, now AirLink will also be an official distributor of TECNO smartphones all across Pakistan. Therefore, collaborating with the top distributor will lay the foundation for a very bright future ahead.

General Manager of TECNO Mobile Pakistan, Mr. Creek Ma, gave a key message on this agreement signing ceremony:

TECNO has already established its presence in Pakistan but with this new partnership, TECNO will achieve new milestones, including product availability all across Pakistan.

We aim to enhance the buying experience of our customers by mitigating the chances of disappointment faced by our customers when they have difficulty in finding our phones offline.

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The CEO of AirLink, Mr. Muzaffar Piracha, gave the following message:

We are pleased to be a part of this partnership as we believe that this will enable us to offer more to our valuable customers. We look forward to continually improving our services to fulfill the demand of customers across the country.

The appointment of AirLink as a distributor for TECNO smartphones came at a very important time as TECNO is planning to aggressively expand their reach to all corners of the country.

Through this new appointment of AirLink, it is inevitable that the availability of TECNO phones in the market all across Pakistan will be ensured.

HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 Special Edition Goes on Sale Today

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The new Faux Leather special version is set to make new records with its exquisite looks, killer features all for an amazing price of PKR 28,999/-

One of Huawei’s bestsellers – HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 makes a comeback with a special surprise for its fans!

The smartphones new limited edition comes with an exquisite Amber Brown faux leather design and an upgraded 64GB of storage now available in stores nationwide!

The HUAWEI Y series has always been a popular choice for consumers in the Pakistani market due to its powerful features against its highly competitive price.

With the Y Series, Huawei has demonstrated its commitment to affordable, and equally capable devices. HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 – Special Edition is no exception.

Featuring a large 6.26-inch HUAWEI Dewdrop display, a 13MP+2MP AI Camera with Master AI support and a powerful 4,000mAh battery—which works in concert with the intelligent battery management solution to provide an outstanding two-day battery life—it punches above its weight to deliver a great user experience that is unprecedented at its price level. It’s what youth today want—and more.

Class-leading Camera and Design

HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 – Special Edition was designed to offer the best smartphone photography experience amongst devices of its class. To the youth, every day is the start of a new adventure, brimming with opportunities to explore, meet new people, and most importantly, enjoy themselves.

These intrepid thrill-seekers need themselves a reliable camera to chronicle their exploits. This is where HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 – Special Edition comes in.

It features a 13MP+2MP dual camera with a wide aperture of f/1.8, Master AI functionality and improved lowlight performance and illustrating the smartphones superior photography capability in a subtle and effective way.

Work Hard, Play Hard

Today, anyone with a smartphone can work or play anywhere. HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 – Special Edition, powered by Snapdragon 450, a flagship 4,000mAh battery and other features typically found in more premium smartphones, lets youth realize their fullest potential at a modest price.

Expandable Storage At Your Convenience

HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 – Special Edition supports expandable storage of up to 512GB via the microSD card slot. Together with the 64GB internal storage, HUAWEI Y7 2019 – Special Edition has more than enough space for all images, videos, documents and games to share.

Designed for the modern youth with a need for performance and a keen eye for style, HUAWEI Y7 Prime 2019 – Special Edition is a beautifully engineered gadget that anyone can proudly wield and show off – especially with its luxurious new faux leather design that is set to make a mark in the market yet again. So hurry up and get your hands on one before it’s sold out!

Most Influential Muslims: Imran Khan, Justice Sheikh Mohammad Taqi Usmani & Others Make it to the List

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Anusha Sachwani
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Prime Minister Imran Khan, Justice Sheikh Mohammad Taqi Usmani, Malala Yousafzai, Abida Parveen Ji and other Pakistanis are amongst the world’s most influential Muslims.

Justice Sheikh Mohammad Taqi Usmani, the Deobandi figurehead ranked in the top 10 at #6.

PM Imran Khan improved from 450th in 2018 in the ranking to #29 in 2019. PM Imran Khan has been recognized for his efforts in improving the political situation, his humanitarian contributions, and efforts to curb corruption and money-laundering as well as achievements in sports.

Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai and Prominent religious scholar and preacher Maulana Tariq Jameel are also amongst the prominent figures.

Other Pakistanis mentioned in the list include:

  • Umar Saif,
  • Abida Parveen,
  • Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy,
  • Irfan Siddique,
  • Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan,
  • Professor Atta-ur-Rehman,
  • Muniba Mazari,
  • Bilquis Edhi,
  • Javed Ghamdi,
  • Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman,
  • Siraj-ul-Haq,
  • Nawaz Sharif,
  • Dr. Tahir ul Qadri,
  • Dr. Farhat Hashmi.

World’s Top 10 Most Influential Muslims

The following are the top 10 most influential Muslims in the world:

  1. Recep Tayyib Erdogan – Turkey
  2. King Salman bin Abdul Azia Al-Saud – Saudi Arabia
  3. King Abdullah II – Jordan
  4. Ayatollah Khamenei – Iran
  5. King Mohammed VI – Morocco
  6. Justice Sheikh Mohammad Taqi Usmani – Pakistan
  7. Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hussein Sistani – Iran
  8. Sheikh Al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz – Yemen
  9. Dr Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad Al-Tayyeb – Egypt
  10. Sheikh Salman Al-Ouda – Saudi Arabia

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FBR to Reduce Duties on Imported Phones by up to 50%

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Anusha Sachwani
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is in the midst of reducing regulatory duty (RD) on imported mobile phones by up to 50%.

A summary has been shared with the Ministry of Finance in this regard. It shares that this move will help in providing relief to the common man.

According to the FBR, a reduction in duty will encourage Pakistanis to import more sets in Pakistan.

The summary reads:

This reduction in duty/tax is expected to increase import volume of mobiles in Pakistan.

Earlier, the government had reduced duties and taxes on mobile phones in the last budget. Handsets falling between $100-200 in value will get up to 50% in duty. The current RD rate of Rs. 2,430 has been proposed to be reduced by more than half to Rs. 1200.

Similarly, for phones set at the value of $201-350 will be slashed by Rs. 740 and sets between $351-500 will see Rs. 4500 decrease.

Mobile Phones
(C&F Value in USD)		 Existing RD (Rs) Proposed RD (Rs)
Up to $30 165 165
Above $30 to $100 1620 1000
Above $100 to $200 2430 1200
Above $200 to $350 3240 2500
Above $350 to $500 9450 5000
Above $500 16650 9000

The FBR has also proposed to reduce the duty on imported used clothes and polyester fiber in the summary.

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Saba Qamar has NOT Signed Film Based on Kulbushan Jadhav’s Life

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Anusha Sachwani
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Saba Qamar
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Saba Qamar has cleared all rumors surrounding the news of her signing a new film which is around Kulbushan Jadhav’s life.

A local entertainment portal had reported this news to which Qamar took it to social media to clarify that this news is not true.

She tweeted:

It’s always so funny to know that behind my back I have signed another film that even I am not aware of! Honestly, If I do a film I will tell all of you myself that’s what I am here for. I am only doing Kamli for now, so stop posting fake news for the sake of ratings only!

Whereas the local portal shared that they only went ahead with this news after getting confirmation from 3 other individuals who are involved in this project including a statement from the producer.

Saba Qamar

Saba replied to this stating that she should have been the one they should have asked because their headline is about her. She further on mentioned that their claim of asking for a confirmation from her is wrong.

She also mentions that she is denying this news publically because her name was used without consent.

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Shamoon Abbasi has also replied to this news stating:

A humble request to the producers and filmmakers that are going to make films in the future, kindly lock things up with me before sending reports to bloggers and newspapers without any confirmation with me in the films.

This is the second film that I am mentioned in without any confirmation. Not that I mind but clarifying the matter with the news becomes a hassle indeed

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Is Sugar Better Than Nicotine? KitKat Thinks So!

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Hera Mannan
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kit kat cigarette

One of the most common things about workplaces is smoke breaks, and the time wasted on them is surprising.

Not to forget the health issues they cause, of course.

Here is what an American research says about smoke breaks taken my American employees:

While the average smoker takes roughly six days of smoke breaks every year, time wasted on smoke breaks fluctuated greatly for Americans in various industries. Americans in technology, wholesale and retail, and finance and insurance spent more than an hour and 20 minutes each day on smoke breaks at work. Those breaks equated to over 40 hours a month and more than 20 days every year for each industry.

So it seemed like a breath of fresh air when the following KitKat ad popped up on our timeline:

Chocolate is more delicious, quicker to consume, and does not cause mouth/lung cancer or breathing problems.

The post is receiving a mixed response, and not unexpectedly so.

comments on kit kat

While many are loving the new idea and tagging their friends, asking them to bring chocolate instead of smokes next time, many are pointing out how replacing cigarette with chocolate can cause diabetes and that’s not any nicer either.

Would you have chocolate breaks instead of cigarette breaks?

Let us know in the comments!

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KIA Picanto Price in Pakistan Revealed, Booking Now Open

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Anusha Sachwani
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KIA Picanto price in pakistan

When news broke out that Pakistan is getting new automotive manufacturers, the market went crazy. Customers were very eager and excited to know that soon there will be new variants for them to purchase.

One of the manufactures that everyone had been looking forward to was KIA.  Now, the giant has finally introduced its Picanto and has opened it for booking as well.

The KIA Picanto is a 1000cc hatchback which the brand has introduced a little time back in Pakistan. Images and videos of the car had gone viral on social media.

The official price of the Picanto has also been revealed through a leak.

KIA Picanto Price in Pakistan

KIA Picanto Price in Pakistan

According to this leak, the price of the Picanto manual transmission will cost PKR 18.99 lac while the automatic variant is priced at PKR 19.99. The booking has officially started on 14th September.

Manual versions can be booked for PKR 9.49 lac whereas automatic versions can be booked for PKR 9.99 lac. Delivery will be carried out from the 3rd week of October onwards.

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